Visitors to Prague Zoo can now experience virtual reality (VR) starting this week.

This new feature allows guests to observe mountain gorillas and herds of wildebeest in their natural habitats.

Located in the lower part of the zoo, visitors will find six chairs equipped with VR glasses, available for a fee. This innovative initiative aims to bring people closer to wildlife.

In one VR film, viewers are transported to Rwanda, Africa, where they can watch mountain gorillas, including scenes of two alpha males vying for dominance.

Another film showcases the epic migration of a million wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes across the East African savannahs.

“These special goggles provide an immersive VR experience, completely surrounding the viewer. The seats are designed to tilt and shake, enhancing moments such as when a gorilla runs out of the forest,” explained zoo spokesperson Filip Mašek.

Mašek emphasized that this VR experience is intended to give people a glimpse of wildlife that they wouldn’t typically see in a zoo.

He also highlighted the zoo’s mission to support animals in the wild. Zoo Prague’s director, Miroslav Bobek, mentioned the possibility of adding more films in the future, potentially featuring whales.

The VR experience costs CZK 140, with a discounted rate of CZK 120 for online purchases through the zoo’s website.

The VR glasses and technology are provided by the American company Immotion. Prague Zoo is the first in the Czech Republic to offer this VR experience, similar to those available at Sydney Zoo in Australia.

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